After a disaster

Disasters can be challenging for everyone affected and recovery takes time.

As a priority, you should consider the health and safety of yourself and the whole affected community, including your customers and employees. 

By not returning to your affected home or business until emergency services declare it safe to do so, will help with the community’s recovery being as smooth and efficient as possible.

Use this information as a guide to start recovering from a disaster.

For business owners/operators

While you may be keen to restore and reopen your business after a disaster, understanding how your business has been affected will help you know what action needs to be taken to get back to normal operations.

The following links will assist in rebuilding and reopening your business after a disaster.

Business recovery advice

Templates and checklists

Other resources

For residents and the community

Your first concern after a disaster is your family's health and safety. Returning to your home after a disaster can physically and mentally challenging, but support from family and friends can help with the emotional effects of a disaster.

Food and water

Around the home

Pets and other animals

Mosquitos and other pests

Other resources